661834 Fri Oct 23 16:40:36 -0700 2009 11 7 Chicago Area 0 5126379 Did a search and looks like it's a good spot. Anyone been for Thanksgiving? How far from Hotel Burnham is it? (We'll be taking a cab). Fri Oct 23 16:40:36 -0700 2009 17418 Silverlaker 1 5148296 Um, this might not be a good sign as no-one has replied. I thought this place was decent, no? The menu looks good. We got resies on Turkey-day, should we try somewhere else? Mon Nov 02 00:12:56 -0800 2009 5126379 17418 Silverlaker 1 5148629 Silverlaker: I'm with you--I also made reservations for Thanksgiving at David Burke's and have been hoping that others would reply to your post. I haven't seen responses to other posts about Thanksgiving so maybe no one has opinions. I'll be right across the street so it was more convenient for me. I also have reservations that week at TRU, Spring, Zocalo, and Cafe Spiaggia so I think I'll be OK. This was a thread last year which recommended David Burke's: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/565252 Mon Nov 02 07:01:51 -0800 2009 5126379 73034 ChemWork 1 5148637 I think most Chicagoans eat at home on Thamksgiving hence the lack of replies. David Biurke has a great repuation though so I wouldn't be too worried. Mon Nov 02 07:03:55 -0800 2009 5126379 14209 lbs 1 5148737 I have not been there for Thanksgiving, but I was there on Mother's Day, as well as several times on non-holidays. They do a great job at everything, whether it's their usual steak-oriented offerings at lunch and dinner, or their Sunday brunches (basically what they did on Mother's Day), or their special occasions. The food and service have always been excellent, and their special occasion meals are a surprisingly good value, too. (Thanksgiving is $39 for adults, $15 for kids 10 and over, free for younger kids, with supplements for a few expensive dishes. That's very reasonable for this level of quality, particularly in the downtown hotel district.) They didn't miss a beat with all the families with kids on Mother's Day, and I'm sure they'll be just as good on Thanksgiving. Excellent choice. (I'm holding a reservation there for Thanksgiving myself.) Burke's is a little over half a mile north of the Hotel Burnham. You could take a cab if you want, but it's also not a bad walk if the weather is decent. Mon Nov 02 07:40:47 -0800 2009 5126379 55363 nsxtasy 2 5148845 Welcome back nsxtasy. Missed your posts recently. Mon Nov 02 08:16:01 -0800 2009 5148737 24468 chicgail 3 5149150 I second that, chicgail! Glad to see nsxtasy resurface. Mon Nov 02 09:35:02 -0800 2009 5148845 165172 Kaelin 4 5149366 Thanks all -- I had a good feeling about this place. We were looking for a mid-range restaurant in a nice, hip setting. I also figured steak houses know how to make a decent bird and all the sides. Thanks again! Mon Nov 02 10:42:02 -0800 2009 5149150 17418 Silverlaker 2 5149885 nsxtasy: Thanks for your feedback. Your opinions have matched my experiences in the past so I am feeling confident about the meal I will get at David Burke's. I will be sure to issue a report on my visit. Mon Nov 02 13:09:35 -0800 2009 5148737 73034 ChemWork 1 5156925 My experience there (Sunday brunch) was mainly positive. There were a few dishes they mailed in, but I thought most were pretty terrific. I'd have no problem with trusting them. It's about a 10 minute walk from your hotel. Just avoid Reza's. I took my daughter there a few years ago, and it was pretty bad. Wed Nov 04 18:57:45 -0800 2009 5126379 104864 Pete Oldtown 1 5161219 Great food including the sides, have not been there for a holiday though.. Also may consider Ditka's. Firends have had Thanksgiving there and loved it. Fri Nov 06 10:35:33 -0800 2009 5126379 1120412 eatplants 2 5165327 eatplant -- you had me at sides! That's what Thanksgiving's all about (to me) and why I dug their menu. Thanks again, all! Sun Nov 08 12:53:37 -0800 2009 5161219 17418 Silverlaker